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Posted 12/1/2011 10:08 PM (GMT 0)
For the past 7 days...

First 4 days I was extremely hungry. Couldnt stop eating. Even after eating whole plate of dinner. I was still hungry.

I have been feeling light headed and hazy.

Half of the time when I stand up everything gets dark for a while so I would have to stand there until it clears or grab on to something in case I faint(never fainted).

The other day in class(It was kind of hot in there), I really felt like I was going to faint so I went outside for a while to get some fresh air. I also only slept 2hrs so I dont know if that has something to do with it. I havent been getting much sleep the other days anyway.

and I have been feeling weak. Not the type of weakness you get from colitis. Weaker than that but the weakness is going away.

The only changed that occurred was that I started taking 2 canasa suppositories but I cant remember if I started taking 2 a day when the symptoms started, a day before or a day after. Have you experienced side effects from canasa twice a day?
Posted 12/1/2011 10:34 PM (GMT 0)
Have you changed your diet? Sounds like low blood sugar.
Posted 12/1/2011 11:15 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely get bloodwork done. It sounds like it could be anemia too. I never had anything like that and I use a lot of Casana.
Posted 12/2/2011 12:40 AM (GMT 0)
No diet change. Im thinking of just going to the ER. They do blood work the same day. I have to change my doctor because she is always way too busy. If I make an appointment now, it will be able to see her probably in 2 months.
Posted 12/2/2011 7:28 AM (GMT 0)
Could be blood pressure, low blood sugar, anemia, anxiety/distress...and you're eating enough?

Have you recently cut out carbs from your diet?


Any new meds or supplements recently taken?

Yes, you definitely need blood testing anyway...just to be sure.

I also get that feeling when I have too much coffee...and also when my shoulders and neck are way tight and "out of whack"...

Let us know how you're feeling.

Oh, I wouldn't say it's the Canasa...but some are sensitive to medications in general.

q
Posted 12/5/2011 7:38 AM (GMT 0)
Quincy, no I didnt cut out carbs. Been eating pretty good actually and with all that hunger I was eating more than usual




UPDATE: So I got the blood test done at the ER. Everything came back normal and they also gave me IV. They said it might be the canasa because its the only thing I changed from once a day to 2 a day(I dont think it can be that). I skipped 2 days without it and feel the same almost. Could it be that im just depressed or something?


Another thing that I forgot to tell them was that when this all started I took half of an imodium pill which always makes me drowsy. Ive taken imodium many times before, sometimes even 2 pills. It makes me drowsy for a few hours than goes away. I dont know if im thinking too much here but half of 1 imodium pill cant possibly cause me to feel this way for about 10 days now, can it?
Posted 12/5/2011 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Exterme lack of sleep can cause these symptoms. If you are only sleeping a few hours at night you can feel this way. It almost minics some of the feelings you get when you drink too much...light headed, dizzy, lack of concentration, memory issues... If you are not sleeping at least 6-8 hours a day I would really consider that this may be caused by sleep deprivation.
Posted 12/5/2011 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Ernee, I am happy you got bloodwork done. Could it be from allergies? I get faint when my allergies are bad. I use Canasa all the time without side effects but each person is different... Do you use oral mesalamine or just rectal? Maybe you're intolerant.
Posted 12/5/2011 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
Pregnant?  I have no idea Ernee, if you are male or female, but what you describe sounds consistent with early pregnancy.  Also not sleeping = not good.
Posted 12/6/2011 1:12 AM (GMT 0)
What was your blood pressure like? I have always had low blood pressure and the symptoms you noted are very familiar to me, although when I stand up to quick, everything turns white, not black. That's when I sit quickly so I don't pass out. I've found that stress, lack of sleep and low blood sugar cause these symptoms. Hope you're feeling better.
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